Donald Murphy
May 18, 1924 - November 15, 2010
Obituary
MADISON-Donald J. Murphy, age 86, of Madison was born into eternal life on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. He was born on May 18, 1924, in Arena, WI.., the son of Earl and Gladys (Stebnitz) Murphy. Don served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. He moved to Madison and married his bride of 58 years, Marilyn Paynter. Don was a carpenter and loved working with his hands. He was a member of the St. Dennis Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus No. 531, American Legion Post No. 170, and was an active member of the Madison Schoenstatt Family. Don is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Pamela Osland, Sherri (Dave) Sarbacker, and Michael (Christine) Murphy; he was a devoted grandfather to Aaron (Kathleen) Osland, Rachael Osland, R.J. Sarbacker, Brett Sarbacker, Tristan Pelke, and Sarah Murphy; he was a proud great-grandfather to Michael, Jack, Sean, and Lauren Osland. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters, Francis (Joanne) Murphy, Bob (Donna) Murphy, Earl (Marie) Murphy, Glady Smith, Janet (Stan) Wetter, Tom (Mary) Murphy, and Pat (Merle) Leifker; sisters-in-law, Kitty and Sharon Murphy; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry, Harlan, and Wendell Murphy; and sister, Rosemary Olson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. A rosary will take place at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, followed by a visitation until 7 p.m. at the church, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association or to the Schoenstatt Sisters. Don was a devout Catholic and displayed that spirit in his daily life. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association or to the Schoenstatt Sisters.
Cemetery:
Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens.
Visitation:
A rosary will take place at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, followed by a visitation until 7 p.m. at the church, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday.
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding.
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Mary Jo Clerkin
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Pam, Sherri, and Micahel,
Our hearts are saddened by the death of your beloved dad. He was a kind and gentle man who we all loved very much. He was my dad's best friend and will be missed more than words can say. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing he is resting in the arms of our loving savior.
Love Michael and Mary Jo Clerkin
and family
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Fr. Bill Connell
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Dear Marilyn,
Sorry to hear of Don's death. He and your family are definitely in my paryers. I have such fond memories of you and Don attending daily Mass. Don was such a supportive and helpful guy. Be assured of my prayers. Blessings to you and the family.
Fr. Bill
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Mike
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To all of Don's family and friends-
Thank you for showing your love for Dad and sharing your stories this past week. A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY SISTER SHERRI FOR ALL SHE HAS DONE TO SUPPORT MY PARENTS - YOUR THE BEST!
Love,
Mike
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Alicia Schultz for Kenneth Schultz Family
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The family of Kenneth V. Schultz would like to extend our sympathy to the Don Murphy family. Kenneth was a former co-worker of Donald and also passed away on November 15. My dad always looked forward to getting together once a year at Perkins for breakfast with the guys, so we included a photo of them in the display at his visitation.